Vitalization Plans for the World Taekwondo Hanmadang Competition

Over the years, there has been a decreasing number of foreign participating countries in the World Taekwondo Hanmadang Competition, which has greatly contributed to making Taekwondo a sport for all and not just a competition sport, so this study aims to present problems and improvement measures. First, the participating divisions of the Taekwondo Hanmadang should be subdivided more diversely. Second, competitions for each dan should be included in the official World Taekwondo Hanmadang poomsae competition in which 8 dan and 9 dan can participate. Third, refresher training should be held beforehand for international referees and operating personnel who participate in the Taekwondo Hanmadang. Fourth, government budgets for the Taekwondo Hanmadang should be secured and promotions through various media should be strenghthened. Fifth, specialist benefits should be given to winners of the Taekwondo Hanmadang. Sixth, various events and local programs centered on participants in the World Taekwondo Hanmadang should be linked together.